(Many Dinarians are planning on new homes, and new cars, boats and toys Post-RV. These may be good tips to save for the future!) WD-40:Thought this might be of interest. Well, Who Knew...?

I had a neighbor who had bought a new pickup.I got up very early one Sunday morning and saw that someone had spray painted red all around the sides of this beige truck (for some unknown reason).

I went over, woke him up, and told him the bad news. He was very upset and was trying to figure out what to do probably nothing until Monday morning, since nothing was open.

Another neighbor came out and told him to get his WD-40 and clean it off. It removed the unwanted paint beautifully and did not harm his paint job that was on the truck.

I'm impressed! WD-40 who knew? ....Read More Link on Right

Water Displacement #40. The product began from a search for a rust preventative solvent and degreaser to protect missile parts. WD-40 was created in 1953 by three technicians at the San Diego Rocket Chemical Company. Its name comes from the project that was to find a "water displacement" compound.They were successful with the fortieth formulation, thus WD-40. The Corvair Company bought it in bulk to protect their atlas missile parts. Ken East (one of the original founders) says there is nothing in WD-40 that would hurt you.

When you read the "shower door" part, try it. It's the first thing that has ever cleaned that spotty shower door. If yours is plastic, it works just as well as glass.

It's a miracle! Then try it on your stovetop... Voila! It's now shinier than it's ever been. You'll be amazed Here are some of the uses:

1) Protects silver from tarnishing.

2) Removes road tar and grime from cars.

3) Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.

4) Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making it slippery.

5) Keeps flies off cows.

6) Restores and cleans chalkboards.

7) Removes lipstick stains.

8) Loosens stubborn zippers.

9) Untangles jewelry chains.

10) Removes stains from stainless steel sinks.

11) Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill.

12) Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing.

13) Removes tomato stains from clothing.

14) Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots.

15) Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors.

16) Keeps scissors working smoothly.

17) Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes

18) It removes black scuff marks from the kitchen floor! Use WD-40 for those nasty tar and scuff marks on flooring. It doesn't seem to harm the finish and you won't have to scrub nearly as hard to get them off. Just remember to open some windows if you have a lot of marks.

19) Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly! Use WD-40!

38) The favorite use in the state of New York WD-40 protects the Statue of Liberty from the elements.

39) WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a LITTLE on live bait or lures and you will be catching the big one in no time.Keep in mind though, using some chemical laced baits or lures for fishing are not allowed in some states.

40) Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately and stops the itch.

41) WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray on the mark and wipe with a clean rag.

42) Also, if you've discovered that your teenage daughter has washed and dried a tube of lipstick with a load of laundry, saturate the lipstick spots with WD-40 and re-wash. Presto! Lipstick is gone!

43) If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap,it would displace the moisture and allow the car to start.

P. S. The basic ingredient is FISH OIL.

P. P. S. I keep a can of WD-40 in my kitchen cabinet over the stove. It is good for oven burns or any other type of burn. It takes the burned feeling away and heals with NO scarring.

Georgia

12/7/2013 10:52:08 am

WHO KNEW????

Will

12/7/2013 02:35:47 pm

Have known for years, just add duct tape (now gorilla tape) and you have a complete cleaning and repairing kit!

True story, the gorilla tape now only held my bath together for over 2 months until I could afford to replace it. It also kept the tub from leaking when we showered! Bo knew!

Kat

12/7/2013 10:53:55 am

Hahaha, reminds me of the movie " My Big Fat Greek Wedding" where the father used Windex on everything. He was always spraying it on people. It was hilarious!

I was put on this blood thinner a couple of years ago. It created a horrible rash on my leg, I only had to be on it for one year. I tried everything I could buy to put on it. Just for the heck of it my daughter suggested I try the greek wedding idea. It worked absolutely perfect. When ever it got to itching, I just whipped out the spray bottle of windex. Itch was gone instantly. Try it you will like it.

SteveVO

12/7/2013 10:57:25 am

BEST remedy for a burn is to cover the burn (as soon as possible after it happens) with a liberal coating of Elmer's white glue. Let the glue dry and let it stay on for a long as possible (next day maybe). You will hardly know you were burned! Trust me on this one!

Tony

12/7/2013 11:20:14 am

My two favorite Natural remedies (without chemicals) for burns and 100's of other uses is Organic Manuika Honey or Silver Hydrosol. I have used both for burns, poison ivy, cleaning up after tick removal on our dogs, etc, etc.... Internal also. Look them up you will be amazed.

A VietNam in the late 60's a soldier was set on fire from an explosion. His fatigues were burning and there wasn't anything handy to put him out except for a tub of White Flour from the mess tent. Some guys dumped it on him to put out the flames (which it did) and after the medics got him medical attention there were no burn blisters at all. You will have more chance of finding flour in your house than you will Elmers glue. By the way, I used to use Elmers glue and an iron to glue my chevrons on my fatigues. It would last about two washes without any touchups. Needless to say, I was found out.

Rob Lawson

12/7/2013 09:02:11 pm

white flour and baking powder have worked for me, many times, burns received at 270 deg and no scarring. baking powder as well, anything really that absorbs the moisture caused in the burn process.

Lvn42day

12/7/2013 11:01:12 am

Ahhh, the miracle of WD-40. Unfortunately, many use this product on a regular basis without the safety of wearing a mask. Tiny molecules of lubricant can cause disastrous effects in the lungs very much like silicosis. Once in the lungs, WD-40 cannot be removed. Just a word to the wise.

Oracle

12/7/2013 11:28:48 am

Ok, I;ll bite; Why can a molecule of WD-40 not be removed from the lungs?

Sounds like an old wives tale to me,

Lvn42day

12/7/2013 02:51:35 pm

Hello Oracle, Yepper, I am a "senior wife" and I am old enough to know better than to inhale products that are not meant to be inhaled. That "knowing" is called common sense. However; beyond my common sense is almost 30 years working with pathology specimens and I can assure you that there are many particles found in lung tissue which should not be there. Amazingly useful and productive particles outside the human body, but pathogens once they enter the body. So, as much as I use and valued the benefits of WD-40, I use it wisely. Likewise, I hope you do also....then you can become a wise old one like me and use WD-40 to lubricate the wheels on your chair.

WD-40’s “Secret Sauce.”
Sorry folks, it appears that the 50+-year-old formulation of WD-40 remains a secret today. Any information that you may encounter alleging the disclosure of the “secret sauce” is inaccurate.

One thing we must do is correct any misinformation that may be harmful to either our consumers or our good name. Specifically, the listing of incorrect and poorly defined ingredients and safety information.

Myth: WD-40 Multi-Use Product is not really a lubricant.
Fact:
While the “W-D” in WD-40 stands for Water Displacement, WD-40 Multi-Use Product is a unique, special blend of lubricants. The product’s formulation also contains anti-corrosion agents and ingredients for penetration, water displacement and soil removal.

Stoddard Solvent
Myth: WD-40 contains Stoddard Solvent.
Fact:
Over the past few decades, the name Stoddard Solvent was synonymous with all mineral spirits. Today, the mineral spirits found in products like ours are more refined and processed (see hydrogenation, hydrotreating and distillation techniques) providing mixtures with varying boiling points, cleaning ability, and chemical composition.

The catchall phrase “Stoddard Solvent” is no longer adequate to tell the proper story. WD-40 does indeed have 50% mineral spirits, but they are refined and purified for specific characteristics needed to meet today’s performance, regulatory, and safety requirements.

Health and Safety
Information derived from our Material Safety Data Sheet and referred to for the general use of our product can be misleading. MSDS information is for the workplace and not primarily intended for the general consumer. For the general consumer, the product label provides the key safety and usage information.

WD-40 and Bikes
Myth: WD-40 Multi-Use Product should not be used on bike chains.
Fact:
While WD-40 Multi-Use Product it is not a grease, it is formulated with strong lubricating oils and other ingredients, and is a terrific product to use for bike maintenance. It does not attract dirt or moisture to metal surfaces – just be sure to wipe off any excess WD-40 Multi-Use Product before riding.

For long-term lubrication and other specialized bicycle maintenance needs, check out WD-40® BIKE. Developed specifically for cyclists and mechanics, this high-performance line of bicycle care products is sure to become a mainstay in the toolboxes of bike mechanics for decades.

WD-40’s Original Founder
Myth: Ken East is WD-40’s original founder.
Fact:
While Ken East is often referred to as one of WD-40’s original founders, he used to say, “Heck, I ain’t that old.” Ken was the facility manager at WD-40 Company’s San Diego headquarters and was affectionately known as “The Brewmaster.” He mixed up batches of our secret sauce for over 15 years and was often heard to proudly proclaim, “I absolutely LOVE my job!” Ken happily retired in 2009.

As mentioned in our corporate and brand history, Norm Larsen, founder of Rocket Chemical Company, is considered the original founder of WD-40. Read the real story behind WD-40.

What a Fish story!
Myth: WD-40 contains fish oil.
Fact:
Consumers have told us over the years that they have caught some of the biggest fish ever after protecting their fish hooks and lures with WD-40. We believe this legend came from folks assuming that the product must contain fish oil since it appears to attract fish. Sorry Charlie®, it just ain’t so.

WD-40 Company has taken steps to respect and conserve the environment, and encourages its users to do the same. While WD-40 can be used to help protect fishing equipment from rust and corrosion, WD-40 Company does not recommend using WD-40 to attract fish.

“WD-40 Cures Arthritis!” No Way.
Myth: WD-40 cures arthritis.
Fact:
This popular headline, appearing at least once a year in the tabloids, is completely FALSE. WD-40 Company does not recommend the use of WD-40 for medical purposes, and knows no reason why WD-40 would be effective for arthritis pain relief. WD-40 contains petroleum distillates and should be handled with the same precautions for any product containing this type of material.

Fun Facts About WD-40
A bus driver in Asia used WD-40 to remove a python, which had coiled itself around the undercarriage of his bus.
Police officers used WD-40 to remove a naked burglar trapped in an air conditioning vent.
Crayola® Stain Removal Tips recommends using WD-40 to remove (regular) crayon marks from a variety of surfaces.
The WD-40 Book, featuring many user testimonials and the wacky humor of Jim & Tim, The Duct Tape GuysTM, was published in 1997. The familiar blue and yellow can has been featured in other books ranging from The Big Damn Book of Sheer Manliness (General Publishing 1997) and Polish Your Furniture With Pantyhose (Hyperion 19

JonH

12/7/2013 11:28:30 am

Polish Your Furniture With Pantyhose
(Hyperion 1995) to WD-40 for the Soul: A Guide To Mending Everything
Leslie Nielsen portrayed agent Dick Steele (a.k.a., Agent WD-40) in the 1996 movie Spy Hard.
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As The Duct Tape Guys say, “You only need two tools in life, Duct Tape® and WD-40. If it’s not stuck and it’s supposed to be, Duct Tape it. If it’s stuck and it’s not supposed to be, WD-40 it.”
So, keep using your WD-40. You can find a list of over 2,000 uses from our loyal users here. If you find a new use, please let us know. And, if you really need the secret formula, you can find it…...written on a single notepad……locked in a vault…...somewhere in California……if you can get in.

http://wd40.com/about-us/myths-legends-fun-facts/

joplin

12/7/2013 11:36:52 am

WD-40's main ingredient is var-sol

Sylvia

12/7/2013 11:40:50 am

FYI: I know that tide detergent takes off the old oil stains in your driveway of course you need to use a brush to scrub at it but it works!

well, I know that part about catching fish is true because my son was fishing and not catching anything, and the guy nearest to him was catching a lot. When my son asked him what he was using he told him that he was spraying his bate with WD40. He let my son use some and my son started catching fish.

Jeff

12/8/2013 12:53:30 pm

I was fishing car parts out of a junkyard once. I lifted a hood to discover a small paper wasp nest. WD40 killed them very quickly and efficiently.